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M232 BTU

1995 Pontiac Firebird

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,354 mi
Last recorded139,354 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Pontiac Firebird91,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM232 BTU
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 139,354 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

after markit horn fited

chassis croded brake pipes fule pipes croded

raer bushes worn

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2009 136,242 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 136,214 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Mar 2008 136,081 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 130,391 miles

How Reliable is the Pontiac Firebird?

Based on 8,717 MOT tests across 1,065 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
640
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,065
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 177
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 140
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M232 BTU is a 1995 Pontiac Firebird in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 91,106 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Pontiac Firebird fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M232 BTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pontiac Firebird typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 31 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M232 BTU registered?

M232 BTU is a 1995 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M232 BTU safe to buy?

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